2007 Nissan Armada vs. 2011 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2011 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 208 kg more than 2007 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Cadillac CTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Armada | 2011 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Nissan | Cadillac |
| Model | Armada | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 68 L |
